Smallholder farmers' perceptions of climate-smart practices in oilseed and pulse production: Evidence from Barguna district, Bangladesh
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https://doi.org/10.26832/24566632.2026.110203Keywords:
Climate-Smart Practices, Oilseed and Pulse production, smallholder, PerceptionsAbstract
This study aimed to assess farmers’ perceptions, adoption patterns, and constraints related to climate-smart agricultural (CSA) practices in oilseed and pulse production in Barguna district in Bangladesh. A mixed-methods research design was employed, integrating quantitative household surveys of 120 farmers selected through stratified random sampling. The results showed that mustard was the dominant oilseed crop by 75.83%, followed by sesame 45.00%, sunflower 37.50%, groundnut 31.67%, and soybean by 26.67%, while pulse cultivation remained limited, particularly grass pea by 10.83% and mung bean 20.00%. The study found that extreme climate events were reported by 78.33% of farmers, waterlogging by 77.50%, soil salinity by 66.67%, and limited extension access by 76.67%. Meanwhile, input constraints were reported by 53.33%, lack of quality seed by 67.50%, and credit limitations by 53.33%. Despite these challenges, farmers reported access to government support at 90.83%, short-duration varieties at 81.67%, and cooperative farming at 77.50%. Adoption of improved drainage systems was reported by 66.67% of farmers, and crop rotation by 54.17%, while adoption of integrated pest management at 23.33% and advanced climate-smart technologies at 28.33% remained low. Therefore, oilseeds and pulses offer strong potential for climate-resilient, diversified agriculture in coastal Bangladesh, adoption remains constrained by intersecting environmental, institutional, and knowledge barriers, necessitating integrated policy and extension interventions to bridge the gap between potential and practice.
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